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Beanstalk

YC W18

Washington, US · Founded 2017 · 15 employees · 12 known investors

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Beanstalk operates vertical farms using robotic and automated systems to grow leafy greens, herbs, root vegetables, and other produce for supply to restaurants and consumers, combining industrial robotics with horticultural science to enable local production of fresh vegetables.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechFood Service Robots & MachinesGroceryVertical FarmingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)

Beanstalk was founded in 2017 by Mike Ross and Jack Ross.

MRMike Ross
Mike RossCo-Founder & CTOHe previously worked as a consultant for Fortune 100 companies and federal agencies on enterprise software projects including e-commerce platforms and AI-based systems, and holds a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech.
JRJack Ross
Jack RossCo-Founder and CEOHe holds a degree in computer engineering from the University of Virginia and has experience building machines and software.
HB
Heini BooysenVice President of Business Operationsformer

Investors · 12

Snatched Ventureslisted by Snatched VenturesSan Francisco

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Better Ventures Central LlcreportedOakland · $500K – $1.5M

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CyLon VenturesreportedWitney

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Foundation CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $250K – $15M

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J2 VenturesreportedBoston

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Khosla VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $20M

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KickstartreportedSalt Lake City · $250K – $3M

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LB InvestmentreportedSeoul

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Meladon Groupreported

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TechstarsreportedBoulder · $220K

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Related companies · 10

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PlentyPlenty builds controlled environment farms that use vertical growing methods to produce food using significantly less land and water than conventional agriculture.
StrideQStrideQ provides an AI-powered phone answering and catering ordering system for restaurants, handling phone orders and catering inquiries without dedicated staff or new hardware. It aims to reduce missed calls, cut labor costs, and increase orders during peak hours.
Vertical HarvestVertical Harvest operates vertical greenhouses that grow leafy greens and fresh produce year-round while providing customized employment for people with disabilities through its Grow Well program. Founded around an inclusive social-enterprise model, it runs farms in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Westbrook, Maine and supplies local communities and chefs in the United States.
Bite NinjaBite Ninja provides remote order-taking technology that enables restaurant staff to process drive-thru and takeout orders from remote locations. The platform helps restaurants address staffing shortages and increase operational flexibility.
MezliMezli operates automated restaurants housed in shipping containers that prepare and serve affordable meals for takeout and delivery.
AeroFarmsAeroFarms uses indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence, and plant biology on a proprietary agriculture platform to grow fresh produce year-round with traceability and food safety. A Certified B Corporation founded in 2004, it grows and distributes leafy greens and other products locally and globally for consumers and chefs.
PrestoPresto operates a voice AI platform for the hospitality industry, helping restaurants and food service businesses manage operations through conversational AI technology.
Babylon Micro-FarmsBabylon Micro-Farms builds smart hydroponic indoor grow systems that let dining programs and buildings grow herbs, greens, and edible flowers on-site year-round. The systems use remote monitoring and a companion app, and are aimed at foodservice and hospitality clients seeking fresh produce and ESG benefits.
Fork FarmsFork Farms builds indoor vertical farming solutions and partners with organizations across multiple countries to grow fresh produce locally. The company serves impact-focused partners in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Beanstalk do?
Beanstalk operates vertical farms using robotic and automated systems to grow leafy greens, herbs, root vegetables, and other produce for supply to restaurants and consumers, combining industrial robotics with horticultural science to enable local production of fresh vegetables.
Who founded Beanstalk?
Beanstalk was founded by Mike Ross, Jack Ross in 2017.
Who are Beanstalk's investors?
Beanstalk's investors include Industrious Ventures, Snatched Ventures, Y Combinator, Better Ventures Central Llc, CyLon Ventures, Foundation Capital, J2 Ventures, Khosla Ventures and 4 more.
Where is Beanstalk headquartered?
Beanstalk is headquartered in Washington, US.